Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Rank MI Vote is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition working to bring ranked choice voting to the state of Michigan through a citizen ballot initiative in November 2026. This summer and fall, the organization will be gathering petition signatures to get the proposal onto the ballot next year. Come learn how Rank MI Vote is working to empower voters, ensure majority support for election winners, and increase the diversity of the candidate field by using ranked choice voting! Check out their website at rankmivote.org to see how you can join the movement.

Stop by at 8pm for a short presentation followed by Q&A.

Celebrate the close of the GRLitFest with an adult book fair hosted at Speciation Cellars!

We’ll be packing Speciation’s lot FULL of local authors’ books for readers to browse and buy. Beverages available from Speciation, and delicious food provided by Patty Matters food truck.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

FOOD TRUCK FROM Frank-N-Swine Pierogies and Polish Sausage!

Join us for an author talk on Tuesday, June 17th, from 7-9pm!

How to Live in a Chaotic Climate is a salve for these times, walking us through how to connect and stay open-hearted in deeply fragmented, disconnected times.

Eco-anxiety, climate grief, and collective distress is real. How to Live in a Chaotic Climate is here to help you rediscover meaning, joy, and connection as the tumult around us increases. Based on the Good Grief Network’s acclaimed 10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate program, this book unpacks the social, political, and spiritual nuances of the climate emergency, step by step.

Small Parks - Michigan indie/emo/punk

The Ultraviolets - GR Rock band blending elements of noise rock, post-hardcore, surf, and blues

Music starts at 9pm. 21+ only. Freeee to all grown ups!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Join Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative to create your own pressed flowers and resin earrings and necklace. Lots of different flowers and greenery to choose from, as well as a variety of gold or silver shapes and styles. All ages welcome, ages 10 and under will need adult assistance. Fee is $28, and includes all supplies needed to make and assemble a necklace and pair of hypoallergenic earrings (Clip ons available too)

We’re excited to welcome renowned blues guitarist Keith Scott to the taproom on Thursday, June 6th from 9 to 11pm. With decades of experience and a deep Chicago blues pedigree, Keith brings soulful riffs, high-energy licks, and a magnetic presence that transforms any room. Remarkably versatile, Keith has been working his way methodically up through the blues ranks since his parents bought him his first guitar at age 14 and his young ears heard Muddy Waters in 1980.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Join us for a Houseplant Swap! Plan on a fun, low-key event to share houseplants and make some new planty friends!

How does a plant swap work? Bring healthy, pest-free houseplants or cuttings to share with others and be prepared to chat, trade & learn! We encourage you to arrive close to when the event starts as there will be time to browse all the plants before the swapping begins.

We will provide materials to label your plant(s) when you arrive. There will also be a $5 raffle for a mystery plant to take home as well as some giveaways. And again, there will be no plants for sale at this event - trades only!

Oh, and did we mention that PizzaMI food truck will be there? They will be set up at Speciation from 12-4PM so come hungry!

THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Music from 8-11pm!

Free THURSDAY show, what the heck?!

This is a legit insane lineup, so put it on your calendar now, and make it a priority!

Carriers (Cincinnati) craft expansive, emotionally resonant indie rock with a spiritual core. Their sound blends cinematic atmospheres with warm analog textures, often building slowly toward cathartic crescendos.

Major Murphy (GR) channels vintage pop and classic rock influences through a lo-fi indie filter, offering tight harmonies, jangly guitars, and subtly psychedelic production.

Turtledoves (Cincinnati) create lush, ambient-leaning psych-folk. Their music drifts and shimmers with layered instrumentation, ethereal vocals, and a deep sense of calm.

If you like the heart-on-sleeve expansiveness of The War on Drugs, the throwback pop sensibility of Whitney or Real Estate, and the serene psychedelia of Beach House or Mazzy Star, these bands will hit that sweet spot!

Music starts at 7.

FREE, ALL AGES

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Join us in giving a heartfelt send-off to local classical favorites, Folias Duo! This will be their final performance before embarking on their West Coast tour—let's show them some love before they hit the road.

Folias Duo is a distinguished musical ensemble, renowned for its remarkable fusion of classical and contemporary influences. Comprising flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron, this married duo has cultivated a unique and enduring performer-composer collaboration spanning two decades. Their exceptional artistry breathes fresh vitality into classical music, infusing it with the rich tapestry of jazz, world music, and improvisation, crafting meticulously curated and evocative compositions.

Free Show - Music starts at 7pm - All Ages

We are incredibly stoked to welcome our neighbors at Books and Mortar back for yet another book fair. The theme this time will be… NATURE! They will be set up in our brewery area with all the best nature books out there right now.

We have exciting news: our favorite brunch pop-up just got a food truck! Neko Taiyaki will be celebrating their food truck launch party at Speciation on Saturday, May 24th from 12-6pm. They will also be doing trivia from 2-3pm.

Come check out the new food truck, eat fan-voted flavors, get limited edition merch, bring your friends and compete to win some awesome prizes!

Stuffed waffles from 12-6pm
Trivia from 2-3pm with Here’s Your Host Trivia

A Night of Irish Music, Old & New

Traditional Irish Songs mixed with modern artists like U2, The Cranberries, Damien Rice

Featuring:
Selkie
Tony Halchak
John Robey
and Sarah Ve

With Special Guest Opener:
Felt Cat

@speciationales and @socco.by.denise are bringing you a series of SunCatcher workshops in the month of MAY!

✨ Tuesday, May 6th 6-8pm
✨Thursday, May 22nd 6-8pm

Join us at your favorite local tap room to craft beautiful wire wrapped suncatchers -perfect for all skill levels. All tools and materials provided! House made Crispy Lagers & Pale Ales, Oak Aged Sours, Seltzers, Wine & House Made N/A options available for purchase!
(21+ years old to purchase alcohol, all ages are welcome to attend)

tickets are now available for purchase on Eventbrite!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Thinking about adding more native plants to your yard this year? Start here.

Native Niche is our new spring thing: part plant sale, part info hub, part plant nerd hangout. No tickets, just show up. Grab a beer, pick a plant, and maybe leave with a new garden plan.

Here’s the lineup:

• FOOD TRUCK: Adobo Boy

• Kent Conservation District (plants + info)

• Land Conservancy of West Michigan (educational booth)

• John Ball Zoo’s Habitat Hero Program – free native plants + tips)

• The Garden Guru (plant vendor)

• Native Edge Landscaping (educational booth)

• Nature’s Balance Gardening (plant vendor)

Knorberg - Psychedelic Electronic Jazz - Grand Rapids Sonic Exploration

T.H.V. is the next mutation strain of two-piece band coming out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Band members (pictured left to right) Evan Follmar and Ed Stanley deliver T.H.V. with complex melodies over layers of syncopated riffs and grooves in a tightly wrapped shipment of songs that give listeners much more to unpack upon hearing. Imagine “if DEVO and System Of A Down had a music baby” or “if Zappa shook hands with Clowncore in Peewee’s Playhouse”.

Free Show // 21+ // Music Starts at 9pm.

It’s another Nature Night! Learn about Native Landscape Design with Native Edge.

Most people are aware that bees and other pollinators are struggling—but many feel powerless to help. The good news? You can make a meaningful impact, starting right at home. Whether it’s your backyard, your balcony, or a community space, planting native species can play a vital role in supporting pollinators and restoring local ecosystems. In this talk, we’ll explore why native plants matter, how they support biodiversity, and how you can take simple steps to grow native—and make a real difference, right where you are.

Presentation and Q&A begin at 7pm!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

NO food truck this week, so bring your own grub!

Uptown event coming May 10! Speciation Ales and Louise Earl Butcher are joining forces, yet again, to bring you a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at what both businesses do best.

You'll meet at Speciation on Wealthy Street, where Jane, Mitch, and the Speciation crew will show you around their brewing and production facility, give some background knowledge on natural fermentation, and walk you through a flight of their favorite pours. A charcuterie board provided by Louise Earl Butcher will also be available for noshing.

After wrapping up at Speciation, the group will stroll up Wealthy a couple of blocks to Louise Earl Butcher, where Matt, Cyndi, and some of their staff will show you around the shop, and give some insight into their operation. We'll wrap-up the evening with a main course and dessert provided by Chef Billy Wood, with pairings from Speciation.

The legendary MARK LAVENGOOD returns to the Speciation taproom for a solo show!!

“Mark Lavengood is truly a treasure in our lives and his music and positivity shine through the darkness like no other. A great songwriter and a master on the dobro, I am honored to call him my friend.” -Billy Strings

Truly spoken, sir Billy!

Get yer butt down here for this show!

Music at 9pm

Free!

21+

Thinking about going solar? Join us at Speciation Cellars. Doors open at 6:30 and the free information session begins at 7:00 PM.

Learn how this program helps Grand Rapids residents save money on solar installations through group-buying.

Around Baking Co. will have their Food Truck set up from 5-8pm, so arrive early to grab some pizza!

@speciationales and @socco.by.denise are bringing you a series of SunCatcher workshops in the month of MAY!

✨ Tuesday, May 6th 6-8pm
✨Thursday, May 22nd 6-8pm

Join us at your favorite local tap room to craft beautiful wire wrapped suncatchers -perfect for all skill levels. All tools and materials provided! House made Crispy Lagers & Pale Ales, Oak Aged Sours, Seltzers, Wine & House Made N/A options available for purchase!
(21+ years old to purchase alcohol, all ages are welcome to attend)

tickets are now available for purchase on Eventbrite!

Join us for an afternoon of good drinks, great company, and adorable pugs! A portion of all beverage sales during the event will be donated to Mid-Michigan Pug Club & Rescue—so you can sip while supporting pugs in need!

🐾 Got a pug (or pug mix)? BRING THEM! They’ll be the stars of the show! ✨

🐶 No pug? No problem! Come get your pug fix and soak up the spring vibes.

Important Info:

✅ Event is outdoors, but you can bring your pug inside when ordering.

✅ BYO food!

✅ All ages welcome!